Dr. Lynette Šikić Mićanović contributes a chapter to The International Handbook of Women and Poverty, published by Bloomsbury Academic

The International Handbook of Women and Poverty, published by Bloomsbury Academic, brings together international scholarship examining the complex relationship between gender and poverty across diverse social, economic, and political contexts. Edited by Sheila M. Katz, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Houston, and Laura Livesey, adjunct sociology faculty at the University of Houston Downtown and Houston City College, the volume offers an intersectional perspective on women’s experiences of poverty and inequality worldwide

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The handbook includes Chapter 5, “The Gendered Faces of Poverty and Hidden Homelessness in Croatia,” by Lynette Šikić Mićanović. The chapter draws attention to the gendered dimensions of poverty and the often-overlooked phenomenon of hidden homelessness in Croatia, contributing to broader international discussions of gender inequality, economic insecurity, and housing exclusion.

Bringing together contributions from scholars around the world, the handbook explores a wide range of issues, including child marriage, teenage pregnancy, violence, war, and climate change. It also highlights local social justice initiatives and the perspectives of scholars and activists working within their communities. By examining how poverty and inequality vary across countries, regions, continents, and levels of development, the volume deepens understanding of the structural conditions shaping women’s lives and the global feminization of poverty.

The International Handbook of Women and Poverty is a valuable resource for researchers, students, educators, policymakers, and practitioners working in sociology, gender studies, social policy, poverty research, and international development.

Publication details

• Title: The International Handbook of Women and Poverty
• Editors: Sheila M. Katz and Laura Livesey
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-7651-6408-2
• ePDF ISBN: 979-8-7651-6407-5
• eBook ISBN: 979-8-7651-6409-9